At least 23 people injured in bus and car crash that caught fire in Chicago
At least 23 people injured in bus and car crash in Chicago: Three people seriously injured in early morning collision
- The Chicago Fire Department tweeted about the crash before 7 a.m. local time
- The incident took place on Lake Shore Drive and involved a car and a city bus
- Seven people who were evaluated refused medical treatment
At least 23 people were injured early Sunday morning after an accident on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive involving a car and a CTA bus.
The Chicago Fire Department tweeted about the incident just before 6:45 a.m. local time, pinpointing the exact location of the incident.
Three people were seriously injured and 13 were in good condition after the crash, CFD said. Another seven people refused treatment.
The injured were taken to local hospitals.
The car involved in the accident eventually caught fire, the agency said.
Some CTA buses have been temporarily diverted due to the blockage caused by the crash – Lake Shore Drive has been closed in the area.
A shot of the car involved in the accident on Sunday morning, which reportedly caught fire after impact
Lake Shore Drive near 44th Street in Chicago, where the early morning accident occurred